This article discusses the impact of the pandemic on the mortgage forbearance rate. It looks at the effect of the pandemic on the rate over a period of time, and it also looks at what was done to mitigate the rising forbearance rate.
The mortgage forbearance rate increased to 8.3% in March 2021, compared to 4.7% in December 2020. This increase was attributed to the economic hardship caused by the pandemic and the accompanying restrictions enforced throughout the past year. To help struggling homeowners, the government introduced the CARES act, which allowed them to seek mortgage forbearance up to a year. This increase in forbearance, coupled with the restrictions, disrupted the mortgage industry as lenders and servicing companies experienced increased delinquency, forbearance and default activities.
Despite the surge in the mortgage forbearance rate, it has now improved and is expected to continue doing so. As the pandemic emergency draws to a close and restrictions are gradually lifted, more people are returning to work and making more money. This has made it easier for those who were in need of forbearance to make their payments, and it is expected to continue improving the rate of forbearance. Additionally, the government continues to provide assistance to mortgage lenders, servicers and borrowers alike.
Therefore, the mortgage forbearance rate has seen considerable improvement, and it is expected to continue improving. This is largely due to restrictions being lifted and individuals returning to work, as well as continued assistance from the government. This should help alleviate the hardship experienced by many throughout the pandemic and should ultimately benefit the mortgage industry.
You can read this full article at: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-forbearance-improves-as-pandemic-emergency-draws-to-a-close/(subscription required)
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